DC-DC CONVERTER EMERGENC The DC-DC converter is located in the front right wheel well, on the right side of the fi rewall. It transforms the high voltage current from the 400 volt battery to low voltage to charge the Model S 12 volt battery. High voltage is present at the DC-DC converter. Use caution when cutting in this area during a dash lift (dash roll) procedure—use work-around techniques, if necessary. Y RESPONSE GUIDE HIGH V DC-DC converter is located on the right side, towards the front O L T A GE C OMPONENT S WARNING: Regardless of the disabling procedure you use, ALWAYS ASSUME THAT ALL HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS ARE ENERGIZED! Cutting, crushing or touching high voltage components can result in serious injury or death. 5
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